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LEAs phasing out statements!

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deeeja · 10/02/2008 15:37

My LEA is no longer providing statements for sen for children, unless they need more than 18 hours!
Previously it was 10 hours. Schools have to now provide the extra hours out of their own sen funding.
I have also heard of some LEAs trying to stretch this to 20 hours.
THis is a joint 'venture' with social services and the health authority.
I have seen it in action when trying to get my ds's needs met.
As if things weren't hard enough already!
This policy comes into effect in April in my borough. How about everyone else?

OP posts:
yurt1 · 10/02/2008 16:39

Lewisham have been told off by the DfES for saying statements are no longer necessary

yurt1 · 10/02/2008 16:38

or Nprthumberland?

yurt1 · 10/02/2008 16:37

you're not in Herts are you?

yurt1 · 10/02/2008 16:35

lloks like they shouldn't be providing blanket policies

alfiesbabe · 10/02/2008 16:01

My LEA is also trying to phase out statements. I used to have a large number of Statemented pupils where I teach and the number has fallen dramatically, while at the same time, pupils with quite significant SEN have risen!
My understanding is that the LEA are trying to limit statements to severe medical conditions.

yurt1 · 10/02/2008 15:40

Check with IPSEA. This doesn't (at first sight) sound legal. Also have a look at the SN code of practice (available online).

SS shouldn't have anything to do with education. (They sometimes get involved when a child is going to a residential school because of respite issues)